Japanese Kanji

rou

mound · grave · rice field dike

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONロウrou
  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNおかoka
  • KUNうねune
  • KUNつかtsuka

Meaning

Mound, grave, rice field dike.

Stroke order for 壟

壟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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