Japanese Kanji

tou

food item set out for show only

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONzu

Meaning

Food item set out for show only.

餖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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