Japanese Kanji

chou

clear and still water

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • KUNすま.すsuma
  • KUNす.むsu

Meaning

Clear and still water.

Stroke order for 澂

澂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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