Japanese Kanji

kyaku

the foot or feet · cast of a play

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONキャクkyaku
  • ONキャkya
  • ONカクkaku
  • KUNあしashi

Meaning

The foot or feet, cast of a play.

踋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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