Japanese Kanji

taku

to depend on · to entrust with

Extended kanji · 3 strokes

Readings

  • ONタクtaku
  • ONチャクchaku

Meaning

To depend on, to entrust with.

乇 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 3 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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