Japanese Kanji

tou

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Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONトクtoku
  • KUNはたぼこhataboko
  • KUNおにがしらonigashira

Meaning

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Stroke order for 纛

纛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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