Japanese Kanji

you

itchy

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNかゆ.がるkayu
  • KUNかさkasa
  • KUNかゆ.いkayu

Meaning

Itchy.

Stroke order for 痒

痒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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