Japanese Kanji

a

fawning child's voice · laughing child's voice

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONa
  • ONアイai
  • ONe
  • ONwa
  • KUNかいkai
  • KUNけいkei

Meaning

Fawning child's voice, laughing child's voice.

Stroke order for 哇

哇 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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