Japanese Kanji

jaku

siskin · greenfinch · light yellow-green

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONジャクjaku
  • KUNひわhiwa

Meaning

Siskin, greenfinch, light yellow-green.

Stroke order for 鶸

鶸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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