Japanese Kanji

ka

grain (e.g. rice)

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNつ.ぶtsu

Meaning

Grain (e.g. rice).

Stroke order for 顆

顆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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