Japanese Kanji

chou

bamboo basket · weeder · rake

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNしのshino

Meaning

Bamboo basket, weeder, rake.

蓧 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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