Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

拇

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Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONボbo
  • KUNおやゆびoyayubi

Meaning

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Stroke order

Stroke order for 拇

拇 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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