Japanese Kanji

kyou

lift · raise · open

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNあ.げるa

Meaning

Lift, raise, open.

撬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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