Japanese Kanji

kai

to irrigate · to flood water flowing · to scour

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONki
  • ONke
  • KUNあら.うara

Meaning

To irrigate, to flood water flowing, to scour.

摡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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