Japanese Kanji

kaku

divide

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku
  • KUNわ.かつwa
  • KUNくぎ.るkugi

Meaning

Divide.

Stroke order for 劃

劃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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