Japanese Kanji

kyuu

ask · investigate · verify

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • KUNただ.すtada
  • KUNあざな.うazana

Meaning

Ask, investigate, verify, twist (rope).

Stroke order for 糺

糺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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