Japanese Kanji

kou

Jiangxi province · places therein

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONku
  • ONカンkan
  • ONコンkon
  • KUNたま.うtama

Meaning

Jiangxi province, places therein.

贛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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