Japanese Kanji

tsui

cling · hang on · depend

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONツイtsui
  • KUNすが.るsuga

Meaning

Cling, hang on, depend.

Stroke order for 縋

縋 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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