Japanese Kanji

gai

mow · cut grass · subdue

Extended kanji · 2 strokes

Readings

  • ONガイgai
  • ONカイkai
  • ONge
  • KUNおさ.めるosa
  • KUNか.るka

Meaning

Mow, cut grass, subdue.

Stroke order for 乂

乂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 2 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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