Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

藟

rui

vine · creeper · to wind

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONルイrui
  • ONラra
  • ONリュウryuu
  • KUNかずらkazura
  • KUNふじかずらfujikazura

Meaning

Vine, creeper, to wind.

藟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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