Japanese Kanji

tou

to bump

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONジョウjou
  • ONテイtei
  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNつ.くtsu

Meaning

To bump.

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

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