Japanese Kanji

sei

sunken trap

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONセイsei
  • KUNおとしあなotoshiana

Meaning

Sunken trap.

Stroke order for 穽

穽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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