Japanese Kanji

ai

to cover · to hide · to conceal

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONアイai
  • ONki
  • ONke
  • KUNかく.すkaku

Meaning

To cover, to hide, to conceal.

薆 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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