Japanese Kanji

ka

scold · blow on · reprove

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • KUNか.すka
  • KUNしか.るshika
  • KUNわら.うwara

Meaning

Scold, blow on, reprove.

Stroke order for 呵

呵 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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