Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

牯

ko

cow · bull · ox

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコko
  • ONクku
  • KUNおうしoushi

Meaning

Cow, bull, ox.

牯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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