Japanese Kanji

ka

scab · dry up · slough

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONke
  • KUNかさkasa
  • KUNかさ.ぶたkasa

Meaning

Scab, dry up, slough.

Stroke order for 痂

痂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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