Japanese Kanji

kaku

long-tailed bird · dove · bullfinch

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku
  • ONアクaku
  • KUNうそuso

Meaning

Long-tailed bird, dove, bullfinch.

Stroke order for 鷽

鷽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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