Japanese Kanji

kai

back-water · eddy · whirlpool

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • KUNさかの.ぼるsakano

Meaning

Back-water, eddy, whirlpool, flowing water.

洄 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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