Japanese Kanji

chou

suspend · hang · wear (sword)

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNつ.るtsu
  • KUNつる.すtsuru

Meaning

Suspend, hang, wear (sword).

Stroke order for 吊

吊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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