Japanese Kanji

satsu

pull · tie up · prick

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONサツsatsu
  • ONアツatsu

Meaning

Pull, tie up, prick, stab.

Stroke order for 扎

扎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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