Japanese Kanji

gake

cliff · used in proper names · (kokuji)

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • KUNがけgake
  • KUNいげige
  • KUNいけike

Meaning

Cliff, used in proper names, (kokuji).

Stroke order for 垳

垳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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