Japanese Kanji

tou

pimples

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNはれものharemono

Meaning

Pimples.

瘩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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