Japanese Kanji

kyou

be satisfied · be comfortable

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNこころよ.いkokoroyo

Meaning

Be satisfied, be comfortable.

愜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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