Japanese Kanji

ru

surname · constellation · to wear

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONru
  • ONロウrou
  • KUNつな.ぐtsuna
  • KUNひ.くhi

Meaning

Surname, constellation, to wear.

娄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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