Japanese Kanji

kyaku

large ape found in W. China

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONキャクkyaku
  • ONカクkaku
  • ONケキkeki
  • ONku
  • ONワクwaku
  • KUNおおざるoozaru

Meaning

Large ape found in w. china.

玃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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