Japanese Kanji

tou

excel · surpass · if

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNあるいはaruiha
  • KUNすぐ.れるsugu
  • KUNもしmoshi

Meaning

Excel, surpass, if, perhaps.

Stroke order for 儻

儻 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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