Japanese Kanji

setsu

codfish · (kokuji)

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONセツsetsu
  • KUNたらtara

Meaning

Codfish, (kokuji).

Stroke order for 鱈

鱈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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