Japanese Kanji

tou

foolish · stupid · dull

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュshu
  • ONチョウchou
  • ONチュchu
  • KUNおろ.かoro

Meaning

Foolish, stupid, dull, silly.

憃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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