Japanese Kanji

oku

ilex · holm oak · birdlime tree

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONオクoku
  • KUNi

Meaning

Ilex, holm oak, birdlime tree.

Stroke order for 檍

檍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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