Japanese Kanji

kou

examine · test · investigate

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNかんが.えるkanga

Meaning

Examine, test, investigate.

Stroke order for 攷

攷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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