Japanese Kanji

jo

spade up · plow

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョjo
  • ONショsho
  • ONso
  • KUNす.くsu
  • KUNすきsuki
  • KUNくわkuwa

Meaning

Spade up, plow.

Stroke order for 鋤

鋤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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