Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

喂

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interjection · to call attention

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONイi
  • ONキki
  • ONカイkai
  • KUNなげ.くnage

Meaning

Interjection, to call attention.

喂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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