Japanese Kanji

kyuu

inhale · absorb · imbibe

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • KUNす.うsu

Meaning

Inhale, absorb, imbibe, compress.

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

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