Japanese Kanji

sai

the open seam of a garment which allows freedom of movement

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONサイsai
  • ONシャsha
  • ONsa

Meaning

The open seam of a garment which allows freedom of movement.

衩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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