Japanese Kanji

saku

conjunction (astronomy) · first day of month · north

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONサクsaku
  • KUNついたちtsuitachi

Meaning

Conjunction (astronomy), first day of month, north.

Stroke order for 朔

朔 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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