Japanese Kanji

tou

counsel · advice · speak out

Extended kanji · 27 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNただしいことばtadashiikotoba

Meaning

Counsel, advice, speak out.

讜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 27 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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