Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

檞

kai

oak

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONゲge
  • KUNまつやにmatsuyani
  • KUNかしわkashiwa

Meaning

Oak.

檞 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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