Japanese Kanji

tou

cross-stitch · darn

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNかが.るkaga
  • KUNかなkana
  • KUNから.げるkara

Meaning

Cross-stitch, darn.

Stroke order for 縢

縢 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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