Japanese Kanji

chu

lean on · post · prod

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONチュchu
  • KUNあ.げるa

Meaning

Lean on, post, prod, ridicule.

拄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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