Japanese Kanji

waku

to measure · to calculate

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONワクwaku
  • ONキャクkyaku
  • ONカクkaku
  • ONヤクyaku
  • KUNはかりhakari
  • KUNものさしmonosashi

Meaning

To measure, to calculate.

蒦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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