Japanese Kanji

ku

to blow upon · to breathe upon · to smile

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONku
  • KUNふくfuku

Meaning

To blow upon, to breathe upon, to smile.

欨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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