Japanese Kanji

rou

mantis · dung beetle · insect

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONロウrou
  • ONリョウryou

Meaning

Mantis, dung beetle, insect.

蜋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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