Japanese Kanji

ryou

mane · bristles, as on a hog · dorsal fins

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNたてがみtategami
  • KUNもとmoto

Meaning

Mane, bristles, as on a hog, dorsal fins.

巤 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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