Japanese Kanji

tou

bend · train · lithe

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONコウkou
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNたわ.むtawa
  • KUNしな.うshina
  • KUNしお.るshio

Meaning

Bend, train, lithe.

Stroke order for 撓

撓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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