Japanese Kanji

nou

bag · purse · sack

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONノウnou
  • ONドウdou
  • KUNふくろfukuro

Meaning

Bag, purse, sack, put in bag.

囊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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