Japanese Kanji

kou

chew · bite · gnaw

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONゴウgou
  • KUNか.むka
  • KUNか.じるka

Meaning

Chew, bite, gnaw.

Stroke order for 噛

噛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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