Japanese Kanji

kyuu

blame · censure · reprimand

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNとが.めるtoga
  • KUNとがtoga

Meaning

Blame, censure, reprimand.

Stroke order for 咎

咎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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