Japanese Kanji

shide

type of deciduous birch tree · (kokuji)

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • KUNしでshide

Meaning

Type of deciduous birch tree, (kokuji).

Stroke order for 椣

椣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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