Japanese Kanji

ko

to cry · to shout · to howl

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • ONku
  • ONケイkei
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNほ.えるho

Meaning

To cry, to shout, to howl.

虖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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