Japanese Kanji

futsu

lap robe · embroidery pattern

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONフツfutsu
  • KUNあやaya

Meaning

Lap robe, embroidery pattern.

Stroke order for 黻

黻 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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