Japanese Kanji

tou

grieved · distressed in mind

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNうれ.えるure

Meaning

Grieved, distressed in mind.

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

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