Japanese Kanji

kyuu

smell · to smell

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • KUNか.ぐka

Meaning

Smell, to smell.

齅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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