Japanese Kanji

shi

to find a place to dwell · sum · measurement of paper

Extended kanji · 2 strokes

Readings

  • KUNし.めるshi
  • KUNしてshite

Meaning

To find a place to dwell, sum, measurement of paper, to do, adding up, bundle, 8.5 lb, (kokuji).

乄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 2 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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