Japanese Kanji

katsu

thirsty · parched · yearn

Jinmeiyō variant · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONカツkatsu
  • KUNかわ.くkawa
  • KUNかわきkawaki

Meaning

Thirsty, parched, yearn, pine.

渴 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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