Japanese Kanji

tatsu

stumble · slip

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONタツtatsu
  • ONタチtachi
  • KUNつまず.くtsumazu

Meaning

Stumble, slip.

躂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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