Japanese Kanji

sou

gather · flow into (water) · sound of waters flowing together

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONzu
  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNあつ.まるatsu
  • KUNみずあいmizuai

Meaning

Gather, flow into (water), sound of waters flowing together.

潨 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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