Japanese Kanji

chou

observant · peaceful · submissive

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONテンten
  • ONセンsen
  • KUNおだ.やかoda
  • KUNしたが.うshitaga

Meaning

Observant, peaceful, submissive.

怗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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