Japanese Kanji

kou

to chew · to bite

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONゴウgou
  • KUNか.むka
  • KUNか.じるka

Meaning

To chew, to bite.

齩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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