Japanese Kanji

tou

shine · illuminate · cover

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONチュウchuu
  • ONジュju
  • KUNてらすterasu

Meaning

Shine, illuminate, cover, envelop.

燾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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