Jōyō kanji, Taught in junior high
2139 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke count: 7
Meaning: spit, skewer
Kunyomi: くし つらぬ.く
Onyomi: カン ケン セン
Composition: 口 中
Radical: 丨
Meaning: line
串 (くし) spit, skewer, proxy (computer server)
串揚げ (くしあげ) kushiage, deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables
牛串 (ぎゅうくし) skewered beef
魚串 (うおぐし) fish skewer, skewered fish