Japanese Kanji

shi

wait · depend on

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNま.つma

Meaning

Wait, depend on.

Stroke order for 俟

俟 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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