Japanese Kanji

wa

maid

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONwa
  • ONka
  • KUNたおや.かtaoya
  • KUNはべ.るhabe

Meaning

Maid.

婐 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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