Japanese Kanji

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one-legged monster · walrus

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONki

Meaning

One-legged monster, walrus.

夔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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