Japanese Kanji

kyou

go around

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNめぐ.るmegu

Meaning

Go around.

Stroke order for 匝

匝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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