Japanese Kanji

ka

crucible · melting pot

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNるつぼrutsubo

Meaning

Crucible, melting pot.

Stroke order for 堝

堝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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