Japanese Kanji

you

effigy

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONトウtou
  • ONユウyuu

Meaning

Effigy.

Stroke order for 俑

俑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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