Japanese Kanji

sou

clean · pure · cleanse

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNひややかhiyayaka

Meaning

Clean, pure, cleanse.

凈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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