Japanese Kanji

kou

gorge · ravine · in the mountains

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNみさきmisaki
  • KUNくきkuki
  • KUNみねmine

Meaning

Gorge, ravine, in the mountains, cape, promontory.

Stroke order for 岫

岫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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