Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

楫

shuu

sculling oar

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNかじkaji
  • KUNかいkai

Meaning

Sculling oar.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 楫

楫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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