Japanese Kanji

ta

shout · roar · bellow

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONta

Meaning

Shout, roar, bellow, scold.

吒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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