Japanese Kanji

sou

jade of jade being · tinkle

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou

Meaning

Jade of jade being, tinkle.

琤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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