Japanese Kanji

so

be resuscitated · revived

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONso
  • ONコウkou
  • KUNよみがえ.るyomigae

Meaning

Be resuscitated, revived.

Stroke order for 甦

甦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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