Japanese Kanji

kaku

broaden · extend · expand

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNひろ.がるhiro
  • KUNひろ.げるhiro
  • KUNひろ.めるhiro

Meaning

Broaden, extend, expand, enlarge.

Stroke order for 擴

擴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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