Japanese Kanji

chuu

offing · open sea · rise high into sky

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONチュウchuu
  • KUNおきoki
  • KUNおきつokitsu
  • KUNちゅう.するchiゅu

Meaning

Offing, open sea, rise high into sky.

Stroke order for 冲

冲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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