Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鸜

ku

species of mynah

Extended kanji · 29 strokes

Readings

  • ONクku
  • KUNははつちょうhahatsuchiょu

Meaning

Species of mynah.

鸜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 29 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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