Japanese Kanji

yaku

lock

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONヤクyaku
  • KUNかぎkagi

Meaning

Lock.

Stroke order for 鑰

鑰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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