Japanese Kanji

kyoku

hold in hands

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョクkyoku
  • ONコクkoku
  • KUNささ.えるsasa
  • KUNも.つmo

Meaning

Hold in hands.

挶 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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