Japanese Kanji

kou

bake · roast · toast

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNあぶ.るabu

Meaning

Bake, roast, toast, cook.

烤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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