Japanese Kanji

tou

bow case · scabbard · sheathe

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNゆみぶくろyumibukuro

Meaning

Bow case, scabbard, sheathe.

弢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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