Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

苣

kyo

torch

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONキョkyo
  • KUNちしゃchishiゃ

Meaning

Torch.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 苣

苣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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