Japanese Kanji

kitsu

sound of laughter · sound of mice squeaking

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONキツkitsu
  • ONギチgichi
  • ONカツkatsu
  • ONケチkechi

Meaning

Sound of laughter, sound of mice squeaking.

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

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