Japanese Kanji

kyuu

peacefully · quietly

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • ONコウkou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNおちつ.くochitsu
  • KUNと.じるto

Meaning

Peacefully, quietly.

闟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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