This kanji was originally part of the first official Jinmeiyo Kanji list for Japanese names in 1951, but transferred to the Joyo Kanji list in 2010. It means spine or backbone.

on readings:
  • ro
  • ryo
kun readings:
  • naga
  • tomo
  • oto
  • fue
examples:
furo bath
ofuro bath

links:
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Last ∆ on 2 Sept 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.