Japanese Kanji

kyo

crouch · cower

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • ONko
  • KUNうずく.まるuzuku

Meaning

Crouch, cower.

Stroke order for 踞

踞 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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