Japanese Kanji

tsuga

hemlock · (kokuji)

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • KUNつがtsuga
  • KUNとがtoga

Meaning

Hemlock, (kokuji).

Stroke order for 栂

栂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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