Japanese Kanji

tou

adzuki beans · thick

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNあずきazuki
  • KUNこた.えるkota

Meaning

Adzuki beans, thick.

Stroke order for 荅

荅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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