Japanese Kanji

ki

to be fond of · to love · to be respectful of

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • ONshi
  • KUNつつし.むtsutsushi

Meaning

To be fond of, to love, to be respectful of.

忯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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