Japanese Kanji

ryou

kind of percussion instrument · clamp

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • ONキョウkyou

Meaning

Kind of percussion instrument, clamp.

Stroke order for 鍄

鍄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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