Japanese Kanji

ou

crooked · twisted · distorted

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONヨウyou
  • ONイクiku
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNねじ.れるneji
  • KUNこじ.れるkoji
  • KUNす.ねるsu

Meaning

Crooked, twisted, distorted, perverted, cross.

Stroke order for 拗

拗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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