Japanese Kanji

ha

embankment · dam

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONha
  • ONhe
  • KUNせきseki

Meaning

Embankment, dam.

壩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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