Japanese Kanji

ro

head · skull

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONro
  • KUNかしらkashira
  • KUNあたまatama

Meaning

Head, skull.

Stroke order for 顱

顱 is a Extended kanji — 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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