Japanese Kanji

tou

block of wood · blockhead · stupid

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou

Meaning

Block of wood, blockhead, stupid.

Stroke order for 梼

梼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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