Japanese Kanji

getsu

mysterious gem · pearl

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONゲツgetsu
  • ONガチgachi

Meaning

Mysterious gem, pearl.

玥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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