Japanese Kanji

chou

children's long hair · small child

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNうな.るuna
  • KUNうな.いuna

Meaning

Children's long hair, small child.

Stroke order for 髫

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

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