Japanese Kanji

kai

go-between · broker · proxy

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONke
  • KUNなかがいnakagai

Meaning

Go-between, broker, proxy, middleman.

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

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