Japanese Kanji

yuu

weasel · skunk · ermine

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONユウyuu
  • ONyu
  • KUNいたちitachi

Meaning

Weasel, skunk, ermine.

Stroke order for 鼬

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

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