Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

骾

kou

any object that sticks in throat · bony

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou

Meaning

Any object that sticks in throat, bony.

骾 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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