Japanese Kanji

kyaku

ape

Extended kanji · 27 strokes

Readings

  • ONキャクkyaku
  • ONカクkaku
  • ONケキkeki
  • ONku
  • ONワクwaku
  • KUNおおざるoozaru

Meaning

Ape.

貜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 27 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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