Japanese Kanji

chou

carving

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNきざ.むkiza
  • KUNわしwashi
  • KUNほ.るho

Meaning

Carving.

Stroke order for 雕

雕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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