Japanese Kanji

chou

mound · hillock

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNつかtsuka
  • KUNおお.うoo

Meaning

Mound, hillock.

Stroke order for 冢

冢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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