Japanese Kanji

kai

to carry in the bosom or the sleeve · to wrap · to conceal

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONe
  • KUNふところfutokoro
  • KUNなつ.かしいnatsu

Meaning

To carry in the bosom or the sleeve, to wrap, to conceal.

褱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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