Japanese Kanji

kou

bridle

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONku
  • KUNおもがいomogai

Meaning

Bridle.

鞚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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