Japanese Kanji

in

the insect, commonly known as the silver-fish, which destroys books, clothing, etc.

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONインin
  • ONタンtan
  • ONドンdon
  • KUNしみshimi

Meaning

The insect, commonly known as the silver-fish, which destroys books, clothing, etc..

蟫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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