Japanese Kanji

ro

black clods of earth · shop · hut

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONro
  • ONリョryo
  • KUNいろりirori

Meaning

Black clods of earth, shop, hut.

壚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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