Japanese Kanji
苴so
husk · bract · straw wrapper
Extended kanji · 8 strokes
Husk, bract, straw wrapper, souvenir gift, bribe.
苴 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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