Japanese Kanji

jou

chase away · steal

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNぬす.むnusu
  • KUNはら.うhara

Meaning

Chase away, steal.

Stroke order for 攘

攘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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