Japanese Kanji

koku

to inform quickly · an urgent communication

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコクkoku

Meaning

To inform quickly, an urgent communication.

俈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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