Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

檴

kaku

tree

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONカクkaku
  • ONワクwaku
  • KUNあきにれakinire

Meaning

Tree.

檴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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