Japanese Kanji

gu

the mouth of a fish at the surface of the water · gasping for breath

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONgu
  • ONゴウgou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNあぎとうagitou

Meaning

The mouth of a fish at the surface of the water, gasping for breath.

喁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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