Japanese Kanji

ka

to cut meat off away from bones · ancient torture

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONke
  • KUNわ.けるwa
  • KUNさ.くsa

Meaning

To cut meat off away from bones, ancient torture.

叧 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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