Japanese Kanji

yaku

beg · appeal for help

Extended kanji · 26 strokes

Readings

  • ONヤクyaku
  • ONyu
  • KUNよ.ぶyo

Meaning

Beg, appeal for help.

龥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 26 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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