Japanese Kanji

koku

an ancient measure · goblet · mean

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONコクkoku
  • ONカクkaku

Meaning

An ancient measure, goblet, mean, frightened.

觳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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