勾

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This kanji means to be bent. It was added to the Jōyō kanji list in 2010.

on readings:
  • kō
kun readings:
  • ma
examples:
勾玉 magatama comma shaped beads made in Japan in 10th to 6th centuries BC

links:
Magatama
Wiktionary
Last ∆ on 1 March 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.