Japanese Kanji

gaku

learning · knowledge · school

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONガクgaku
  • KUNまな.ぶmana

Meaning

Learning, knowledge, school.

Stroke order for 斈

斈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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