Japanese Kanji

juu

turn · twist · wrench

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONジュウjuu
  • ONニュnyu
  • ONチュウchuu
  • ONチュchu
  • KUNねじまわ.すnejimawa

Meaning

Turn, twist, wrench, seize, grasp.

扭 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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