Japanese Kanji

kai

draw · sketch · paint

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONコツkotsu
  • ONゴチgochi
  • ONki
  • KUNおりあまりoriamari

Meaning

Draw, sketch, paint.

繢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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