Japanese Kanji

kin

hunger

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONキンkin
  • KUNう.えるu

Meaning

Hunger.

Stroke order for 饉

饉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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