Japanese Kanji

katsu

why · how · when

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONカツkatsu
  • KUNなんぞnanzo
  • KUNいつitsu
  • KUNいずくんぞizukunzo

Meaning

Why, how, when.

Stroke order for 曷

曷 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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