Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

跲

kou

hood · cowl · turban

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • ONキュウkyuu
  • KUNつまず.くtsumazu

Meaning

Hood, cowl, turban, stumble.

跲 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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