Japanese Kanji

tai

beat · pound · strike

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONタイtai
  • ONツイtsui
  • ONズイzui
  • KUNなげう.つnageu

Meaning

Beat, pound, strike, tap out message.

搥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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