Japanese Kanji

koku

mythical emperor · to inform quickly · an urgent communication

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONコクkoku
  • KUNつ.げるtsu

Meaning

Mythical emperor, to inform quickly, an urgent communication.

嚳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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