Japanese Kanji

sou

hearth · kitchen stove

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNかまどkamado
  • KUNかまkama
  • KUNへっついheっtsui

Meaning

Hearth, kitchen stove.

Stroke order for 竈

竈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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