Japanese Kanji

kai

amputate · cut off

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONke
  • ONカツkatsu
  • KUNた.つta

Meaning

Amputate, cut off.

劊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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