Japanese Kanji

joku

cushion · mattress · bedding

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョクjoku
  • KUNしとねshitone

Meaning

Cushion, mattress, bedding.

Stroke order for 褥

褥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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