Japanese Kanji

suu

pivot · door

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONスウsuu
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNとぼそtoboso
  • KUNからくりkarakuri

Meaning

Pivot, door.

Stroke order for 樞

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

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