Japanese Kanji

tou

cleanse · river in Gansu province

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNあら.うara

Meaning

Cleanse, river in gansu province.

洮 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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