Japanese Kanji

ou

martingale · breast harness · saddle girth

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNむながいmunagai

Meaning

Martingale, breast harness, saddle girth, fetter, shackle, carry on back.

Stroke order for 鞅

鞅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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