Japanese Kanji

ka

fissure · crack · hole

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONke
  • KUNひびhibi
  • KUNすきsuki

Meaning

Fissure, crack, hole.

Stroke order for 罅

罅 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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