Japanese Kanji

the pelvis · bone stuck in the throat · the kneecap

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • No standard reading recorded

Meaning

The pelvis, bone stuck in the throat, the kneecap, patella, the five lowest pieces of bone of the spinal column.

䯊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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