Japanese Kanji

jotsu

glutinous variety of millet

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョツjotsu
  • ONシュツshutsu
  • ONチュツchutsu
  • KUNもちあわmochiawa
  • KUNおけらokera

Meaning

Glutinous variety of millet.

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

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