Japanese Kanji

sa

swelling of the lymph glands

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • KUNはれものharemono
  • KUNえのごenogo

Meaning

Swelling of the lymph glands.

痤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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