Japanese Kanji

jitsu

intimate · close · approach

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONジツjitsu
  • ONニチnichi
  • KUNちかづ.くchikazu

Meaning

Intimate, close, approach.

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

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