Japanese Kanji

kyou

strong · brave · sandals

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONキャクkyaku
  • ONガクgaku

Meaning

Strong, brave, sandals, shoes.

蹻 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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