Japanese Kanji

you

to swim · to move freely · to rove

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONyo
  • ONリュウryuu
  • ONru
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNはたあしhataashi

Meaning

To swim, to move freely, to rove.

Stroke order for 斿

斿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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