Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鶡

katsu

crossbill · species of nightingale

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONカツkatsu
  • ONガチgachi
  • ONフンfun
  • ONカイkai
  • ONカクkaku
  • KUNやまどりyamadori

Meaning

Crossbill, species of nightingale.

鶡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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