Japanese Kanji

satsu

counter for books · volume

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONサツsatsu
  • ONサクsaku
  • KUNふみfumi

Meaning

Counter for books, volume.

Stroke order for 册

册 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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