Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

侐

kyoku

quiet

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョクkyoku
  • ONケキkeki
  • ONキki
  • KUNしず.かshizu
  • KUNさび.しいsabi

Meaning

Quiet.

侐 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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