Japanese Kanji

totsu

exclamation of surprise · cry out (in anger) · scold

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONトツtotsu
  • KUNはなしhanashi
  • KUNしか.るshika

Meaning

Exclamation of surprise, cry out (in anger), scold, talk, chat.

Stroke order for 咄

咄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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