Japanese Kanji

kou

knock · strike · rap

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNたた.くtata
  • KUNひか.えるhika

Meaning

Knock, strike, rap, tap, button.

Stroke order for 扣

扣 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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