Japanese Kanji

kai

thigh bone · hipbone · kneecap

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONke
  • ONka
  • KUNももmomo

Meaning

Thigh bone, hipbone, kneecap.

髁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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