Japanese Kanji

zou

good · bribe · servant

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONゾウzou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNよいyoi

Meaning

Good, bribe, servant.

Stroke order for 臧

臧 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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