Japanese Kanji

ba

number · wharf · agate

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONba
  • ONme
  • KUNやーどya-do
  • KUNやあるyaaru

Meaning

Number, wharf, agate, yard (91.44 cm).

Stroke order for 碼

碼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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