Japanese Kanji

kaku

disturb · throw into confusion

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNみだ.すmida

Meaning

Disturb, throw into confusion.

Stroke order for 攪

攪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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