Japanese Kanji

kai

to open an ulcer or sore

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONe
  • ONコツkotsu
  • ONゴチgochi
  • KUNただ.れるtada

Meaning

To open an ulcer or sore.

殨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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