Japanese Kanji

yo

strive · endeavor

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONyo
  • ONya
  • KUNもてあそ.ぶmoteaso

Meaning

Strive, endeavor.

捓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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