Japanese Kanji

ta

to beat · to strike

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONta
  • ONte
  • ONka
  • KUNう.つu

Meaning

To beat, to strike.

撾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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