Japanese Kanji

ka

temporary · interim · assumed (name)

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONke
  • KUNかりkari
  • KUNかり.るkari

Meaning

Temporary, interim, assumed (name), informal.

Stroke order for 假

假 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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