Japanese Kanji

chou

hall · central room

Jinmeiyō variant · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONテイtei
  • KUNやくしょyakushiょ

Meaning

Hall, central room.

Stroke order for 廳

廳 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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