Japanese Kanji

nou

brain · memory

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONノウnou
  • ONドウdou
  • KUNのうずるnouzuru

Meaning

Brain, memory.

Stroke order for 腦

腦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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