Japanese Kanji

chou

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNつつ.みtsutsu
  • KUNくろkuro
  • KUNあぜaze

Meaning

Meaning not recorded in standard references.

堹 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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