Japanese Kanji

gai

generally · approximately

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONガイgai
  • ONカイkai
  • KUNとかきtokaki
  • KUNおおむねoomune

Meaning

Generally, approximately.

槪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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