Japanese Kanji

guu

lotus · lotus root · arrowroot

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONグウguu
  • ONgu
  • ONゴウgou
  • KUNはすのねhasunone

Meaning

Lotus, lotus root, arrowroot.

Stroke order for 藕

藕 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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