Japanese Kanji

tou

step on · tread on · stumble

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNふ.むfu

Meaning

Step on, tread on, stumble, slip.

蹋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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