Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

齕

kotsu

gnaw · bite · nibble

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONコツkotsu
  • ONゴチgochi
  • ONケツketsu
  • KUNか.むka

Meaning

Gnaw, bite, nibble.

齕 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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