Japanese Kanji

tetsu

armor neckplates

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONテイtei
  • KUNしころshikoro

Meaning

Armor neckplates.

Stroke order for 錣

錣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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