Japanese Kanji

tou

inch

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONドウdou
  • ONスンsun
  • KUNインチインチ

Meaning

Inch.

Stroke order for 吋

吋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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