Japanese Kanji

jaku

the cuticle of the bamboo a broad-leaved bamboo

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONジャクjaku
  • ONジョクjoku
  • ONニャクnyaku
  • ONヒャクhyaku
  • KUNたけのかわtakenokawa

Meaning

The cuticle of the bamboo a broad-leaved bamboo.

箬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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