Japanese Kanji

kyoku

to put to death · to imprison for life · to punish

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョクkyoku
  • ONコクkoku
  • KUNころ.すkoro

Meaning

To put to death, to imprison for life, to punish.

殛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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