Japanese Kanji

koku

glistening plumage · reflection of the sun on water

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONコクkoku
  • ONカクkaku
  • KUNつやがあ.るtsuyagaa

Meaning

Glistening plumage, reflection of the sun on water.

翯 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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