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Kanji for Helm
The kanji for “helm” is 舵, read da and written in 11 strokes. Here is what it means, how it is read, and the names it is used in.
helm
The rudder that steers a ship; the one who sets the course.
11 strokes On reading ダ、タ (da, ta) Kun reading かじ (kaji)
Dictionary meanings: rudder, helm, wheel
Readings used for names on Nazuke: da
Names written with 舵: Adam 安舵夢 · Amanda 安満舵 · Dakota 舵湖楽 · Dustin 舵寿知 · Miranda 実藍舵 · Alexander 安礼草舵 · Ada 恵生舵 · Eda 生舵 · Ida 安生舵 · Oda 央舵 · Adah 安舵 · Aida 安生舵 and 151 more
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