Japanese Kanji

kin

gums (of the teeth) · to dispute

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONキンkin
  • KUNはぐきhaguki

Meaning

Gums (of the teeth), to dispute.

齗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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