Japanese Kanji

tou

red · vermilion · name of ancient

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONzu
  • KUNあか.いaka

Meaning

Red, vermilion, name of ancient.

彤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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