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牐

Sluice

On’yomiそう・じょう
Kun’yomiいたがこい
MeaningsSluice, Flood Gate, Canal Lock
13 strokes Radical 片 slice
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How to write 牐

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13 strokes

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The radical of 牐

片 Radical 91 of 214
Slice

The radical is the part a paper dictionary files a kanji under, and it usually hints at meaning. 牐 is filed under 片 (slice) — radical number 91 of the 214 in the Kangxi system.

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About the kanji 牐

What does the kanji 牐 mean?

牐 means Sluice, Flood Gate, Canal Lock.

How do you read the kanji 牐?

牐 is read on'yomi (Chinese-derived) そう、じょう; kun'yomi (native Japanese) いたがこい.

How many strokes does 牐 have?

牐 is written with 13 strokes. The animated diagram on this page shows the correct order.

What is the radical of 牐?

The radical of 牐 is 片 (slice), radical number 91 of the 214 Kangxi radicals. The radical is the component a dictionary files the character under, and it usually points at the character's meaning.

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