Japanese Kanji

kon

to bind · as faggots of sheaves

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONコンkon
  • KUNう.れるu
  • KUNくく.るkuku

Meaning

To bind, as faggots of sheaves.

稇 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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