Japanese Kanji

ki

strange · strangeness · curiosity

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • KUNく.しきku
  • KUNあや.しいaya
  • KUNくし.くもkushi

Meaning

Strange, strangeness, curiosity.

Stroke order for 竒

竒 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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