Japanese Kanji

ro

to soften hemp by boiling · thread

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONro
  • ONru
  • KUNぬのいとnunoito

Meaning

To soften hemp by boiling, thread.

纑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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