Japanese Kanji

kai

to rely on · look up to

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • KUNたの.むtano
  • KUNあお.ぐao

Meaning

To rely on, look up to.

忋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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