Japanese Kanji

kaku

heatstroke · sunstroke

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku

Meaning

Heatstroke, sunstroke.

Stroke order for 癨

癨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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