Japanese Kanji

kyo

to occupy · take possession of · a base

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • ONko
  • KUNよ.るyo

Meaning

To occupy, take possession of, a base.

Stroke order for 據

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

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