Japanese Kanji

chou

deep · distant

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNおくふか.いokufuka

Meaning

Deep, distant.

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

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