Japanese Kanji

ka

handle

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNe
  • KUNふるfuru

Meaning

Handle.

Stroke order for 柯

柯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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