Japanese Kanji

ku

wide open eyes · to gaze in astonishment

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONku
  • ONu
  • ONko

Meaning

Wide open eyes, to gaze in astonishment.

盱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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