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笈 (キュウ) — backpack bookcase | Kumi Dictionary

Dictionary
Kanji
笈

笈

笈キュウ

backpack bookcase

Kanji Core Concepts10 strokes

Hold to practice stroke order

On'yomi

キュウ

Nanori

おい

backpack bookcase

ANIMATION

Stroke 0 / 10

Speed1.0x

Speed1.0x

Concepts using this kanji

Gupta (dynasty of India; approx. 320-600 CE)

wooden box for carrying books on one's back

to leave one's hometown to study

thin, sleeveless overgarment worn by pilgrims

wooden box carried on one's back to store items for a pilgrimage

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