Japanese Kanji

ta

dodge · parry · avoid

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONta
  • KUNかわ.すkawa

Meaning

Dodge, parry, avoid.

Stroke order for 躱

躱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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