Japanese Kanji

ko

lane · alley · side street

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONko

Meaning

Lane, alley, side street.

衚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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