Japanese Kanji

gaku

speaking the truth

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONガクgaku
  • KUNわめ.くwame
  • KUNあごago

Meaning

Speaking the truth.

Stroke order for 諤

諤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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