Japanese Kanji

jou

disturb · throw into confusion

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNみだ.れるmida
  • KUNみだ.すmida
  • KUNわずら.わしいwazura

Meaning

Disturb, throw into confusion.

Stroke order for 擾

擾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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