Japanese Kanji

kai

cough · sound of laughter

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONki
  • KUNせきseki

Meaning

Cough, sound of laughter.

欬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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