Japanese Kanji

kyou

insert between · chopsticks · divining sticks

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONサクsaku
  • KUNめどぎmedogi

Meaning

Insert between, chopsticks, divining sticks, plan.

Stroke order for 筴

筴 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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