Japanese Kanji

tou

to get ahead · to stride · to excel

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNたくtaku
  • KUNふ.むfu

Meaning

To get ahead, to stride, to excel.

踔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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