Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

唉

kai

alas

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONキki
  • ONアイai
  • ONイi
  • KUNああaa
  • KUNあおao
  • KUNいやいやこた.えるiyaiyakota

Meaning

Alas.

唉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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