Japanese Kanji

sen

whip · cane · wooden writing slate

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • ONチョウchou

Meaning

Whip, cane, wooden writing slate.

Stroke order for 笘

笘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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