Japanese Kanji

myaku

vein (blood, ore) · pulse · hope

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONミャクmyaku
  • KUNすじsuji

Meaning

Vein (blood, ore), pulse, hope.

Stroke order for 脉

脉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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