Japanese Kanji

ou

jar · jug · vat

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • KUNかめkame
  • KUNみかmika

Meaning

Jar, jug, vat.

Stroke order for 甕

甕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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