Japanese Kanji

ko

to bale out water

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • ONku
  • KUNく.むku
  • KUNあかくみakakumi

Meaning

To bale out water.

戽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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