Japanese Kanji

ko

thighs · haunches · rump

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • KUNまたmata
  • KUNももmomo

Meaning

Thighs, haunches, rump, share.

脵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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