Japanese Kanji

sou

feathers used decorate coffin · large wooden fan

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNひつぎかざりhitsugikazari

Meaning

Feathers used decorate coffin, large wooden fan.

翣 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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