Japanese Kanji

saku

cut · engrave · gravest

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONサクsaku
  • ONso
  • ONセキseki
  • ONジャクjaku
  • KUNといしtoishi
  • KUNま.じるma
  • KUNおくoku

Meaning

Cut, engrave, gravest.

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

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