Japanese Kanji

kai

decide · determine · archery glove

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONケツketsu
  • ONケチkechi
  • KUNわ.けるwa

Meaning

Decide, determine, archery glove.

Stroke order for 夬

夬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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