Japanese Kanji

kai

edible amaranth · straw basket

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONke
  • ONki
  • KUNあ.れるa

Meaning

Edible amaranth, straw basket.

蕢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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