Japanese Kanji

kai

hit · collide · knock into

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONコウkou
  • ONカツkatsu
  • ONカチkachi

Meaning

Hit, collide, knock into, sound.

磕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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