Japanese Kanji

o

mud · silt · clog up

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONo
  • ONyo
  • KUNどろdoro

Meaning

Mud, silt, clog up, obstruct.

Stroke order for 淤

淤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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