Japanese Kanji

tou

step on · tread on · lose energy

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNよろめ.くyorome

Meaning

Step on, tread on, lose energy.

蹬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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