Japanese Kanji

tou

sugar · syrup · malt sugar

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONセイsei
  • KUNあめame

Meaning

Sugar, syrup, malt sugar, sticky.

餳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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