Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鼛

kou

drum

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNおおつづみootsuzumi

Meaning

Drum.

鼛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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