Japanese Kanji

bi

to soothe · to pacify · to settle

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONbi
  • ONmi
  • KUNいつく.しむitsuku

Meaning

To soothe, to pacify, to settle, to establish.

侎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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