Japanese Kanji

kou

ability · talent · elbow

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNかいなkaina
  • KUNひじhiji
  • KUNまるいmarui

Meaning

Ability, talent, elbow, arm.

Stroke order for 肱

肱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

Learn to read Japanese

Start with hiragana and katakana — the foundation of Japanese reading.