Japanese Kanji

rai

grind · mash · grate

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONライrai
  • KUNす.るsu

Meaning

Grind, mash, grate.

Stroke order for 擂

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

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