Japanese Kanji

kyou

kind of jade

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONドウdou
  • ONショウshou

Meaning

Kind of jade.

珦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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