Japanese Kanji

jou

cane · stick

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNつえtsue
  • KUNつわものtsuwamono
  • KUNまわりmawari

Meaning

Cane, stick.

Stroke order for 仗

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

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