Japanese Kanji

kou

sob · get choked up

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNむせ.ぶmuse

Meaning

Sob, get choked up.

Stroke order for 哽

哽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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