Japanese Kanji

kou

dirt · grime · earwax

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONku
  • KUNあかaka
  • KUNはじhaji

Meaning

Dirt, grime, earwax.

Stroke order for 垢

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

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