Japanese Kanji

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exegesis · critical analysis of classical texts

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • KUNよみyomi

Meaning

Exegesis, critical analysis of classical texts.

Stroke order for 詁

詁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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