Japanese Kanji

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the blood of a sacrificial fowl which was sprinkled on the doors and vessels

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONji
  • ONni

Meaning

The blood of a sacrificial fowl which was sprinkled on the doors and vessels.

衈 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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