Japanese Kanji

ta

carry on back · horse load

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONta
  • ONタイtai
  • KUNの.せるno

Meaning

Carry on back, horse load.

馱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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