Japanese Kanji

ku

tie into a bundle · coil around

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONku
  • ONキュウkyuu

Meaning

Tie into a bundle, coil around.

Stroke order for 摎

摎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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