Japanese Kanji

on

wipe off · press down with knuckle · to immerse

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONオンon
  • KUNしず.むshizu
  • KUNおさ.えるosa

Meaning

Wipe off, press down with knuckle, to immerse.

搵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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