Japanese Kanji

kyou

extreme · utmost · furthest

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONゴウgou
  • KUNにぐらnigura

Meaning

Extreme, utmost, furthest, final.

极 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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