Japanese Kanji

chou

to skip · to dance · to put the foot down

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNふ.むfu

Meaning

To skip, to dance, to put the foot down.

蹀 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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