Japanese Kanji

sa

sushi · seasoned rice

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • KUNすしsushi

Meaning

Sushi, seasoned rice.

Stroke order for 鮓

鮓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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