Japanese Kanji

kotsu

inferior silk · tassel · fringe

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコツkotsu
  • ONゴチgochi
  • ONケツketsu
  • ONゲチgechi

Meaning

Inferior silk, tassel, fringe.

紇 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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