Japanese Kanji

rou

rude · barbarous

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONロウrou
  • ONru
  • ONリョウryou
  • ONリュryu
  • KUNできあ.がらないdekia
  • KUNうやむやuyamuya

Meaning

Rude, barbarous.

儱 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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