Japanese Kanji

tou

stake · post · affair

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNくいkui

Meaning

Stake, post, affair, matter.

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

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