Japanese Kanji

sou

ignorant and foolish · run around aimlessly · unable to fulfill one's will

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou

Meaning

Ignorant and foolish, run around aimlessly, unable to fulfill one's will.

憁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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