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torture, beat

JLPT N1 9 strokes
On'yomi
ゴウ

拷 means "torture, beat". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is ゴウ. It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 拷 mean?
拷 means "torture, beat". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 拷 have?
拷 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 拷 read?
Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is ゴウ.
What JLPT level is 拷?
拷 is a JLPT N1 kanji.