This kanji means end, pole, very, extremely, or height. As a verb it means reach/carry to its end.

on readings:
  • kyoku
  • goku
kun readings:
  • kiwa
examples:
gokujō top quality
hokkyoku north pole
hokkyokuken arctic region
kyokuchiken polar region
kyokutou the Far East
kyūkyoku final, ultimate
める mikiwameru see through, discern
nankyoku south pole
nankyokuken antarctic region

links:
Wiktionary
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Last ∆ on 6 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.