Japanese Kanji

ka

decoy · lure · stool pigeon

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONka
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNおとりotori

Meaning

Decoy, lure, stool pigeon.

Stroke order for 囮

囮 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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