Japanese Kanji

tetsu

laugh · chew · eat

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONテツtetsu
  • ONki
  • KUNか.むka
  • KUNくわ.えるkuwa

Meaning

Laugh, chew, eat.

Stroke order for 咥

咥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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