Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

橧

sou

hut

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNすまいsumai

Meaning

Hut.

橧 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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