Japanese Kanji

satsu

play (music) · accompany · beat time

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONサツsatsu
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNはや.すhaya
  • KUNはやしhayashi

Meaning

Play (music), accompany, beat time, banter, jeer, applaud.

Stroke order for 囃

囃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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