Japanese Kanji

shi

to examine · to consider · honest

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONテイtei
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNただ.すtada

Meaning

To examine, to consider, honest.

諟 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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