Japanese Kanji

kyou

once upon time · period of time

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONコウkou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNさきにsakini

Meaning

Once upon time, period of time.

曏 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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