Japanese Kanji

koku

subdue · destroy · overcome

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONコクkoku
  • KUNかつkatsu

Meaning

Subdue, destroy, overcome.

Stroke order for 尅

尅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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