Japanese Kanji

shi

yarrow · sericea · stalks used for divination

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNめどぎmedogi

Meaning

Yarrow, sericea, stalks used for divination.

Stroke order for 蓍

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

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