Japanese Kanji

seki

sole of foot

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONセキseki
  • KUNあしうらashiura
  • KUNあしのうらashinoura

Meaning

Sole of foot.

Stroke order for 蹠

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

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