Japanese Kanji

to

chain · tip of a scabbard · flatiron

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONto
  • ONソウsou
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNくさりkusari
  • KUNこじりkojiri
  • KUNこてkote

Meaning

Chain, tip of a scabbard, flatiron.

Stroke order for 鐺

鐺 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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