Japanese Kanji

yaku

command · dominate · prevent

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONヤクyaku
  • ONアクaku
  • KUNおさ.えるosa

Meaning

Command, dominate, prevent, obstruct.

Stroke order for 扼

扼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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