Japanese Kanji

chou

engrave · inlay · carve

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONチュウchuu

Meaning

Engrave, inlay, carve, exhaust.

琱 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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