Japanese Kanji

shi

wine goblet made from horn

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNさかずきsakazuki

Meaning

Wine goblet made from horn.

觶 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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