Japanese Kanji

kaku

to draw a bow to the full

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku
  • KUNは.るha
  • KUNはし.るhashi

Meaning

To draw a bow to the full.

彍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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