Japanese Kanji

gai

put off · procrastinate · endure

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONガイgai
  • ONge
  • KUNふせ.ぐfuse

Meaning

Put off, procrastinate, endure.

捱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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