Japanese Kanji

ku

carpenter's square · ruler · rule

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONku
  • KUNじょうぎjiょugi

Meaning

Carpenter's square, ruler, rule.

榘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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