Japanese Kanji

kou

expanse of water · lake · pond

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONオウou
  • KUNいけike

Meaning

Expanse of water, lake, pond.

潢 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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