Japanese Kanji

kai

hesitate · go around

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONe
  • KUNさまよ.うsamayo

Meaning

Hesitate, go around.

佪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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