Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

囓

getsu

gnaw

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲツgetsu
  • ONケツketsu
  • KUNかじ.るkaji
  • KUNか.むka

Meaning

Gnaw.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 囓

囓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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