Japanese Kanji

kan

mouth · jaw

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • ONゴンgon
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNあごago

Meaning

Mouth, jaw.

頜 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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