Japanese Kanji

tou

stupid · simple · simple-minded

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONチュウchuu
  • ONシュshu
  • ONコウkou
  • ONku
  • KUNおろ.かoro

Meaning

Stupid, simple, simple-minded.

戇 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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