Japanese Kanji

sen

straighten (an arrow)

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNただすtadasu

Meaning

Straighten (an arrow).

Stroke order for 擶

擶 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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