Japanese Kanji

sou

female sheep · ewe

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNめひつじmehitsuji

Meaning

Female sheep, ewe.

牂 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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