Japanese Kanji

kou

cotton · silk

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNぬめnume
  • KUNわたwata

Meaning

Cotton, silk.

纊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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