Japanese Kanji

sou

establish · create · knife cut

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNはじ.めるhaji
  • KUNきず.つくkizu

Meaning

Establish, create, knife cut.

刱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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