Japanese Kanji

chou

sole · flatfish · flounder

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNかれいkarei

Meaning

Sole, flatfish, flounder.

Stroke order for 鰈

鰈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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