Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

薁

iku

vine

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONイクiku
  • ONオウou
  • KUNにわうめniwaume

Meaning

Vine.

薁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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