Japanese Kanji

taku

crucifixion

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONタクtaku
  • ONチャクchaku
  • KUNさ.くsa
  • KUNはりつけharitsuke
  • KUNひらくhiraku

Meaning

Crucifixion.

Stroke order for 磔

磔 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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