Japanese Kanji

ka

excellent · to commend · to be able to

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNよいyoi

Meaning

Excellent, to commend, to be able to.

哿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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