Japanese Kanji

ka

companion · colleague · utensils

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNhi
  • KUNほ-ho-

Meaning

Companion, colleague, utensils.

伙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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