Japanese Kanji

kyou

pod · hull · husk

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNさやsaya

Meaning

Pod, hull, husk, shell, case.

Stroke order for 莢

莢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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