Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

敺

ku

expel · drive away · beat

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONクku
  • KUNか.けるka
  • KUNか.るka

Meaning

Expel, drive away, beat, assault.

敺 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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