Japanese Kanji

ka

grease pot hung under axle of cart

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONwa
  • ONga
  • ONge
  • KUNあぶらつぼaburatsubo

Meaning

Grease pot hung under axle of cart.

輠 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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