Japanese Kanji

i

yi · tripod · wine vessel

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONi
  • KUNつねtsune

Meaning

Yi, tripod, wine vessel, rule.

彛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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