Japanese Kanji

cho

calm · peaceful · serene

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョcho
  • KUNたくわ.えるtakuwa
  • KUNたたず.むtatazu

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, serene, healthy.

宁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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