Japanese Kanji

ai

hollow · pit · depression

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONアイai
  • ONe
  • ONワイwai
  • ONwa

Meaning

Hollow, pit, depression, swamp.

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

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