Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

瓯

ou

bowl · cup · small tray

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • KUNほとぎhotogi
  • KUNはちhachi

Meaning

Bowl, cup, small tray.

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

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