Japanese Kanji

ryuu

type of fish · mullet

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONリュウryuu
  • ONru
  • KUNぼらbora

Meaning

Type of fish, mullet.

Stroke order for 鰡

鰡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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