Japanese Kanji

tou

child · servant · foolishness

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONドウdou
  • KUNしもべshimobe
  • KUNわらべwarabe

Meaning

Child, servant, foolishness.

Stroke order for 僮

僮 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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