Japanese Kanji

tou

pound · husk

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNつ.くtsu
  • KUNか.つka

Meaning

Pound, husk.

Stroke order for 搗

搗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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