Japanese Kanji

sou

mane · neck bristles

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONzu
  • ONゾウzou
  • KUNたてがみtategami

Meaning

Mane, neck bristles.

鬃 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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