Japanese Kanji

kyou

buckwheat · herbal medicine

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNぜにあおいzeniaoi

Meaning

Buckwheat, herbal medicine.

荍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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