Japanese Kanji

ka

counter for articles · individual

Extended kanji · 3 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONko

Meaning

Counter for articles, individual.

Stroke order for 个

个 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 3 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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