Japanese Kanji

sa

card · punch card · calorie

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • ONka
  • ONソウsou

Meaning

Card, punch card, calorie.

卡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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