Japanese Kanji

tou

hole · doorway · ditch

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONトクtoku
  • KUNあなana

Meaning

Hole, doorway, ditch.

Stroke order for 竇

竇 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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