Japanese Kanji

wa

coin of smallest value

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONwa
  • ONa
  • KUNびたbita
  • KUNしころshikoro

Meaning

Coin of smallest value.

Stroke order for 鐚

鐚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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