Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

搤

aku

seize

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONアクaku
  • ONセクseku
  • ONエツetsu
  • ONエチechi
  • KUNとら.えるtora

Meaning

Seize.

搤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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