Japanese Kanji

ryuu

skein · tuft · lock

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONリュウryuu
  • ONru
  • KUNいとito

Meaning

Skein, tuft, lock, wrinkle.

綹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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