Japanese Kanji

bo

beech tree

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONbo
  • ONmo
  • KUNかたkata
  • KUNぶなbuna

Meaning

Beech tree.

Stroke order for 橅

橅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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