(zhāi) - A rare character used primarily in Japanese names & in Chinese, it is an obscure variant or

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zhāi | 9 strokes | radical:

· zhāi

A rare character used primarily in Japanese names and place names;

in Chinese, it is an obscure variant or component character with limited usage.

A rare character used primarily in Japanese namesin Chinese, it is an obscure variant or

Usage highlights

Japanese surnamePlace name componentRare character variant
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in Japanese surnames (粂).
  • It can be found in some Japanese place names (粂).
  • Used as a component in rare characters (粂).

Collocations

  • Japanese surname()
  • Place name component()
  • Rare character variant()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts rather than Chinese
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage
  • Often appears as a component in other characters

FAQ