Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

檝

shuu

oar

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNかじkaji
  • KUNかいkai

Meaning

Oar.

檝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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