Japanese Kanji

tou

obstruct · impede · stop

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONコウkou
  • ONオウou
  • KUNたもtamo
  • KUNともtomo

Meaning

Obstruct, impede, stop, resist.

攩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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