Japanese Kanji

tou

ache · pain · tingle

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNうず.くuzu
  • KUNいた.むita

Meaning

Ache, pain, tingle, fester.

Stroke order for 疼

疼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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