Japanese Kanji

matsu

fodder

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONマツmatsu
  • ONバツbatsu
  • KUNまぐさmagusa
  • KUNまぐさかうmagusakau

Meaning

Fodder.

Stroke order for 秣

秣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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