Japanese Kanji

shi

tremble · shiver · shudder

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • ONta
  • ONシャsha
  • KUNおお.きいoo
  • KUNおおくちookuchi

Meaning

Tremble, shiver, shudder, quiver.

哆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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