Japanese Kanji

chou

candy · pastry

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNあめame
  • KUNもちmochi

Meaning

Candy, pastry.

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

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