Japanese Kanji

kou

dregs · sediment · grounds

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNぬかnuka

Meaning

Dregs, sediment, grounds.

Stroke order for 糟

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

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