Japanese Kanji

katsu

lance · tap or strike lightly

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONカツkatsu
  • KUNほこhoko

Meaning

Lance, tap or strike lightly.

Stroke order for 戞

戞 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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