Japanese Kanji
樋tou
water pipe · gutter · downspout
Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 14 strokes
Water pipe, gutter, downspout, conduit.
樋 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.
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