Japanese Kanji

ha

knife handle · hilt

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONha
  • ONhe
  • KUNつかtsuka

Meaning

Knife handle, hilt.

欛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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