Japanese Kanji

kai

the common intestinal worms · the tape-worm

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • KUNかいちゅうkaichiゅu

Meaning

The common intestinal worms, the tape-worm.

蛕 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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