Japanese Kanji

i

expression of surprise

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONi
  • ONki
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNといきtoiki

Meaning

Expression of surprise.

咦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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