Japanese Kanji

sou

collect · overall · altogether

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNす.べてsu
  • KUNすべ.てsube
  • KUNふさfusa

Meaning

Collect, overall, altogether.

Stroke order for 總

總 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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