Japanese Kanji

yaku

pollen pod at tip of stamen · type of tall grass

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONヤクyaku

Meaning

Pollen pod at tip of stamen, type of tall grass.

Stroke order for 葯

葯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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