Japanese Kanji

jou

large · powerful · stout

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNさかんsakan

Meaning

Large, powerful, stout, thick.

Stroke order for 弉

弉 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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