Japanese Kanji

ryou

bridge · beam

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNはりhari
  • KUNうつばりutsubari

Meaning

Bridge, beam.

樑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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