Japanese Kanji

kitsu

to be delighted · to dislike · to have no need for

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONキツkitsu
  • ONギツgitsu
  • ONコチkochi
  • ONコツkotsu
  • ONki
  • KUNよろこ.ぶyoroko

Meaning

To be delighted, to dislike, to have no need for.

忔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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