Japanese Kanji

tou

struggle · fight · compete

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNたたか.うtataka
  • KUNあらそ.うaraso

Meaning

Struggle, fight, compete, contend.

鬭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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