Japanese Kanji

kyo

cakes made from rice flour twisted into rings

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • KUNgo

Meaning

Cakes made from rice flour twisted into rings.

粔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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