Japanese Kanji

kou

Hafnium (element)

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNおちこむおとochikomuoto

Meaning

Hafnium (element).

鉿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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