Japanese Kanji

tou

trace · rub a copy of a stone inscription

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNう.つu
  • KUNす.るsu

Meaning

Trace, rub a copy of a stone inscription.

Stroke order for 搨

搨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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