Japanese Kanji

ku

run · gallop · advance

Jinmeiyō variant · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONku
  • KUNか.けるka
  • KUNか.るka

Meaning

Run, gallop, advance.

Stroke order for 駈

駈 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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