Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

囝

ken

baby · infant

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONケンken
  • ONガチgachi
  • KUNこどもkodomo

Meaning

Baby, infant.

囝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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