Japanese Kanji

sou

between the skin and the flesh

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONsu
  • KUNきめkime

Meaning

Between the skin and the flesh.

腠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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