Japanese Kanji

katsu

smoke or flames from fire · to roast

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONカツkatsu
  • ONカチkachi
  • ONリョウryou
  • ONケツketsu
  • KUNおおかみookami

Meaning

Smoke or flames from fire, to roast.

猲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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