Japanese Kanji

gaku

palate · roof of mouth

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONガクgaku
  • KUNあごago
  • KUNはぐきhaguki

Meaning

Palate, roof of mouth.

腭 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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