Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

洏

ji

tears · tearful

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONジji
  • ONニni
  • KUNぬるまゆnurumayu

Meaning

Tears, tearful.

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

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