Japanese Kanji

shin

to assist · to give alms

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONシンshin
  • KUNいた.るita
  • KUNちか.いchika
  • KUNおそ.れるoso

Meaning

To assist, to give alms.

儭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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