Japanese Kanji

shi

sushi · seasoned rice

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONki
  • KUNすしsushi

Meaning

Sushi, seasoned rice.

Stroke order for 鮨

鮨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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