Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

螕

hei

tick · mite

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘイhei
  • ONヒhi
  • KUNだにdani
  • KUNおおありooari

Meaning

Tick, mite.

螕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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