Japanese Kanji

kyo

ditch · canal · lock

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • KUNかれkare
  • KUNなんぞnanzo
  • KUNなにnani

Meaning

Ditch, canal, lock.

Stroke order for 渠

渠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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