Japanese Kanji

ryoku

carrying pole

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョクryoku
  • KUNおおごoogo
  • KUNおうごougo

Meaning

Carrying pole.

Stroke order for 朸

朸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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