Japanese Kanji

ka

a divination sign

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONカイkai
  • ONke
  • KUNうらかたurakata

Meaning

A divination sign.

Stroke order for 卦

卦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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