Japanese Kanji

itsu

bow with arms folded · come together · assemble

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONイツitsu
  • ONyu
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONユウyuu

Meaning

Bow with arms folded, come together, assemble.

Stroke order for 揖

揖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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