Japanese Kanji

sa

though · notwithstanding · while

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • ONサクsaku
  • KUN-なが.ら-naga
  • KUNたちま.ちtachima

Meaning

Though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all.

Stroke order for 乍

乍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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