Japanese Kanji

kaku

respectful · sincerely

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku
  • KUNつつし.むtsutsushi
  • KUNまことmakoto

Meaning

Respectful, sincerely.

Stroke order for 愨

愨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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