Japanese Kanji

kou

decorate · ornament · adorn

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONシキshiki
  • ONショクshoku
  • KUNかざりkazari
  • KUNかざ.るkaza

Meaning

Decorate, ornament, adorn, embellish.

Stroke order for 餝

餝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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