Japanese Kanji

sou

destroy · steal

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou

Meaning

Destroy, steal.

Stroke order for 勦

勦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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