Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

孒

ketsu

larvae of the mosquito

Extended kanji · 3 strokes

Readings

  • ONケツketsu
  • ONカチkachi
  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONクku
  • ONクツkutsu
  • KUNひだりのうでがないhidarinoudeganai
  • KUNみじか.いmijika

Meaning

Larvae of the mosquito.

孒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 3 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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