Japanese Kanji

kou

strike · beat · hit

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNたた.くtata

Meaning

Strike, beat, hit.

Stroke order for 敲

敲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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