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Kanji for Amber
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “amber”: 琥、珀. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
amber
Amber, as in 琥珀 (kohaku).
12 strokes On reading コ (ko)
Dictionary meanings: jewelled utensil
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ko
Names written with 琥: Igor 偉琥瑠 · Maicol 舞琥琉
amber
Amber; warm, golden and timeless.
Kuji in Iwate Prefecture is Japan’s most famous historic source of natural amber, formed over eighty million years ago.
9 strokes On reading ハク (haku)
Dictionary meanings: amber
Readings used for names on Nazuke: haku
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