Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

踵

shou

heel

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNかかとkakato
  • KUNくび.すkubi
  • KUNきび.すkibi

Meaning

Heel.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 踵

踵 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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