Japanese Kanji

kou

clear · high

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNあきらかakiraka
  • KUNたか.いtaka

Meaning

Clear, high.

Stroke order for 杲

杲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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