Japanese Kanji

ka

nest · hole · indentation

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNsu

Meaning

Nest, hole, indentation, den.

窠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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