Japanese Kanji

chou

tricky · sly · crafty

Extended kanji · 2 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou

Meaning

Tricky, sly, crafty, cunning.

刁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 2 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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