Japanese Kanji

chuu

lineage · bloodline

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONチュウchuu
  • KUNかぶとkabuto
  • KUNちすじchisuji
  • KUNよつぎyotsugi

Meaning

Lineage, bloodline.

Stroke order for 胄

胄 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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