Japanese Kanji

chou

Extended kanji · 26 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNもめんのぬのmomennonuno

Meaning

Meaning not recorded in standard references.

氎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 26 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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