Japanese Kanji

soku

be seen dimly · suggest · intimate

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONソクsoku
  • KUNほの.かhono
  • KUNほの-hono-
  • KUNほの.めかすhono

Meaning

Be seen dimly, suggest, intimate, faint, stupid, hint.

Stroke order for 仄

仄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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