Japanese Kanji

kou

knead · train · polish

Jinmeiyō variant · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONレンren
  • KUNね.るne

Meaning

Knead, train, polish.

練 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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