Japanese Kanji

ga

open one's mouth · bare one's teeth · empty

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONga
  • ONka
  • KUNa

Meaning

Open one's mouth, bare one's teeth, empty.

Stroke order for 呀

呀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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