Japanese Kanji

kai

wry mouth

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONカイkai
  • ONke
  • ONクウkuu
  • ONka
  • KUNよこしまyokoshima
  • KUNくちがゆが.むkuchigayuga
  • KUNゆが.むyuga

Meaning

Wry mouth.

喎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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