Japanese Kanji

chi

to spread (name · news) · to be knowing

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONchi
  • ONri
  • KUNしくshiku
  • KUNの.べるno

Meaning

To spread (name, news), to be knowing.

摛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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