Japanese Kanji

shi

wagon · dray · canopied cart

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNこにだkonida
  • KUNほろぐるまhoroguruma
  • KUNにぐるまniguruma

Meaning

Wagon, dray, canopied cart.

Stroke order for 輜

輜 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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