Japanese Kanji

bou

rudder · oar · name plate

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONボウbou
  • ONホウhou
  • KUNかじkaji
  • KUNたてふだtatefuda
  • KUNふだfuda

Meaning

Rudder, oar, name plate.

Stroke order for 榜

榜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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