Japanese Kanji

dou

oar · scull · paddle

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONドウdou
  • ONジョウjou
  • ONニョウnyou
  • KUNかいkai
  • KUNかじkaji
  • KUNたわ.むtawa

Meaning

Oar, scull, paddle.

Stroke order for 橈

橈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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