Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

繅

sou

draw · reel silk from cocoons · elegant compositions

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNくるkuru

Meaning

Draw, reel silk from cocoons, elegant compositions.

繅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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