Japanese Kanji

kyo

fear · agitation · confusion

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • KUNあわ.てるawa
  • KUNあわただ.しいawatada
  • KUNすみやかsumiyaka

Meaning

Fear, agitation, confusion, hurry.

Stroke order for 遽

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

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