Japanese Kanji

kyou

contest · race

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONケイkei
  • KUNきそ.うkiso
  • KUNせ.るse
  • KUNくら.べるkura

Meaning

Contest, race.

Stroke order for 竸

竸 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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