Japanese Kanji

to

watchtower · used phonetically

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONto
  • ONジャja

Meaning

Watchtower, used phonetically.

Stroke order for 闍

闍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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