Japanese Kanji

itsu

choke · smother

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONイツitsu
  • ONエツetsu
  • KUNむ.せるmu
  • KUNむせ.ぶmuse

Meaning

Choke, smother.

Stroke order for 噎

噎 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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