Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

嫠

ri

widow

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONリri
  • KUNやもめyamome

Meaning

Widow.

嫠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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