Japanese Kanji

dou

to fend off · to stab

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONドウdou
  • ONnu
  • KUNお.すo

Meaning

To fend off, to stab.

攮 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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