Japanese Kanji

kyaku

to be in awe of · to fear

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONキャクkyaku
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNおどろ.くodoro

Meaning

To be in awe of, to fear.

戄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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