Japanese Kanji

atsu

deep hollow · gouge · dig out

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONアツatsu
  • ONエチechi
  • KUNあなana

Meaning

Deep hollow, gouge, dig out.

穵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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