Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

咍

kai

laugh

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNわら.うwara
  • KUNよろこ.ぶyoroko

Meaning

Laugh.

咍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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