Japanese Kanji

keki

an aquatic grass · the stalks of which are eaten as a vegetable

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONケキkeki
  • ONキャクkyaku
  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNまぐさmagusa

Meaning

An aquatic grass, the stalks of which are eaten as a vegetable.

茭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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