Japanese Kanji

ou

jar · jug · container

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • KUNもたいmotai

Meaning

Jar, jug, container.

Stroke order for 瓮

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

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