Japanese Kanji

a

rank · follow

Jinmeiyō variant · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONa
  • KUNつ.ぐtsu

Meaning

Rank, follow.

Stroke order for 亞

亞 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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