Japanese Kanji

a

armour havelock · helmet neck guard

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONa
  • ONe
  • KUNしろこshiroko
  • KUNしころshikoro

Meaning

Armour havelock, helmet neck guard.

Stroke order for 錏

錏 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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