Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

挖

atsu

dig · dig out · gouge out

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONアツatsu
  • ONアチachi
  • KUNあば.くaba

Meaning

Dig, dig out, gouge out, scoop.

挖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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