Japanese Kanji

kai

cough · clear throat

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONガイgai
  • KUNせ.くse
  • KUNしわぶ.くshiwabu
  • KUNせきseki

Meaning

Cough, clear throat.

Stroke order for 咳

咳 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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