Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

虯

kyuu

young dragon

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • ONクku
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNみずちmizuchi

Meaning

Young dragon.

虯 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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