Japanese Kanji

tou

flatter · suspect · be uncertain

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNうたが.うutaga

Meaning

Flatter, suspect, be uncertain, doubt.

謟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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