Japanese Kanji

ko

bullrush · zizania latifolia

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • KUNこもkomo
  • KUNまこもmakomo

Meaning

Bullrush, zizania latifolia.

苽 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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