Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鯪

ryou

carp

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNせんざんこうsenzankou

Meaning

Carp.

鯪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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