Japanese Kanji

jou

counter for tatami mats · fold

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNたた.むtata
  • KUNたたみtatami
  • KUNかさ.なるkasa

Meaning

Counter for tatami mats, fold.

Stroke order for 疂

疂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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