Japanese Kanji

ko

jar · pot · hinge knuckle

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • KUNつぼtsubo

Meaning

Jar, pot, hinge knuckle, one's aim.

Stroke order for 壷

壷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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