Japanese Kanji

tou

door stop · door jam · touch

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNはしらhashira

Meaning

Door stop, door jam, touch.

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

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