Japanese Kanji

sou

large square net, lowered and raised from the bank of the river

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou

Meaning

Large square net, lowered and raised from the bank of the river.

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

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