Japanese Kanji

sou

headstall · ornament on a bride

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONsu

Meaning

Headstall, ornament on a bride.

鍐 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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