Japanese Kanji

ki

the shin · to pierce · to touch

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • KUNかたあしkataashi

Meaning

The shin, to pierce, to touch.

踦 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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