Japanese Kanji

kai

sound of sighing · (Cantonese) possessive

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • KUNなげ.くnage

Meaning

Sound of sighing, (cantonese) possessive.

嘅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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