Japanese Kanji

gyou

intestinal worm

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONギョウgyou
  • ONジョウjou

Meaning

Intestinal worm.

Stroke order for 蟯

蟯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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