Japanese Kanji

ro

stern oar · scull

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONro
  • KUNやぐらyagura
  • KUNかいkai

Meaning

Stern oar, scull.

艣 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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