Japanese Kanji

ryou

pass over · cross · traverse

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNの.るno

Meaning

Pass over, cross, traverse.

淩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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