Japanese Kanji

tou

sickle · stay · remain

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONサツsatsu
  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNさ.すsa

Meaning

Sickle, stay, remain.

Stroke order for 剳

剳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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