Japanese Kanji

ro

bamboo · the handle of the spear

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONro
  • ONru
  • KUNe
  • KUNかごkago

Meaning

Bamboo, the handle of the spear.

籚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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