Japanese Kanji

tou

paper-plant · aralia papyrifera

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONtsu
  • KUNあけびakebi

Meaning

Paper-plant, aralia papyrifera.

蓪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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