Japanese Kanji

ko

be · sit or stand astride · extend over

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • ONka
  • KUNまた.がるmata
  • KUNまたが.るmataga
  • KUNまた.ぐmata

Meaning

Be, sit or stand astride, extend over, straddle.

Stroke order for 跨

跨 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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