Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

挼

da

rub · stroke with hands · crumple

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONダda
  • ONナna
  • ONダイdai
  • ONナイnai
  • KUNお.とすo

Meaning

Rub, stroke with hands, crumple.

挼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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