Japanese Kanji

kyo

trap catch animals · snare · seize

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • ONワクwaku
  • KUNあ.げるa
  • KUNあ.がるa

Meaning

Trap catch animals, snare, seize.

擭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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