Japanese Kanji

yuu

to sacrifice on two successive days

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • ONyu
  • ONチンchin
  • KUNまつりmatsuri

Meaning

To sacrifice on two successive days.

肜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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