Japanese Kanji

den

buttocks · hips · butt

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONデンden
  • ONトンton
  • KUNしりshiri

Meaning

Buttocks, hips, butt, rear.

Stroke order for 臀

臀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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