Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

莿

shi

thorn

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONシshi
  • ONセキseki
  • ONシャクshaku
  • KUNとげtoge

Meaning

Thorn.

莿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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