Japanese Kanji

ro

fireplace · stove · oven

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONro
  • KUNいろりirori

Meaning

Fireplace, stove, oven, furnace.

Stroke order for 爐

爐 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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