Japanese Kanji

sou

begin · be damaged · break

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNはじ.めるhaji

Meaning

Begin, be damaged, break, fall.

Stroke order for 剏

剏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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