Japanese Kanji

ryou

put on · twist around

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNまと.うmato
  • KUNめぐ.るmegu

Meaning

Put on, twist around.

Stroke order for 繚

繚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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