Japanese Kanji

soku

cessation

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONソクsoku
  • KUNき.えるki
  • KUNや.むya

Meaning

Cessation.

Stroke order for 熄

熄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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