Japanese Kanji

kyuu

bier · coffin

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONキュウkyuu
  • ONgu
  • KUNひちぎhichigi
  • KUNひつぎhitsugi

Meaning

Bier, coffin.

Stroke order for 柩

柩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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