Japanese Kanji

tou

chest · hollow space · cavity

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou

Meaning

Chest, hollow space, cavity.

膛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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