Japanese Kanji

kou

strike · beat · kow tow

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNたた.くtata
  • KUNはた.くhata
  • KUNすぎsugi

Meaning

Strike, beat, kow tow, hit, thrash, criticize.

Stroke order for 叩

叩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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