Japanese Kanji

son

economize · abide by · comply with

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONソンson
  • KUNおさ.えるosa

Meaning

Economize, abide by, comply with.

撙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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