Japanese Kanji

baku

far · distant · remote

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONバクbaku
  • ONマクmaku
  • KUNとお.いtoo

Meaning

Far, distant, remote, slight.

邈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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