Japanese Kanji

juu

warrior · arms · barbarian

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONジュウjuu
  • KUNえびすebisu
  • KUNつわものtsuwamono

Meaning

Warrior, arms, barbarian, ainu.

Stroke order for 戎

戎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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