Japanese Kanji

yoku

stake · post · picket

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨクyoku
  • KUNくいkui

Meaning

Stake, post, picket, piling.

Stroke order for 杙

杙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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