Japanese Kanji

ko

corner · spire · goblet

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • ONka
  • KUNku

Meaning

Corner, spire, goblet, winecup.

Stroke order for 柧

柧 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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