Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

庥

kyuu

shade · shelter · protection

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • ONクku
  • KUNかげkage

Meaning

Shade, shelter, protection.

庥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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