Japanese Kanji

ta

young girl · maiden · virgin

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONta
  • ONto
  • ONtsu
  • KUNおとめotome
  • KUNほこ.るhoko

Meaning

Young girl, maiden, virgin, beautiful woman, charming and beautiful.

奼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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