Japanese Kanji

ha

the part of a bow grasped when shooting

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONha
  • ONhe
  • KUNゆづかyuzuka
  • KUNつかtsuka

Meaning

The part of a bow grasped when shooting.

弝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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