Japanese Kanji

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Gallium (element)

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNガリウムガリウム

Meaning

Gallium (element).

鎵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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