Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鵰

chou

eagle

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNきざ.むkiza
  • KUNわしwashi

Meaning

Eagle.

鵰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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