Japanese Kanji

yu

change · be transformed

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONyu
  • KUNかわ.るkawa

Meaning

Change, be transformed.

Stroke order for 渝

渝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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