Japanese Kanji

shi

tooth · cog

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNよわいyowai
  • KUNha
  • KUNよわ.いyowa

Meaning

Tooth, cog.

Stroke order for 齒

齒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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