Japanese Kanji

gou

mastiff · large fierce dog

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONゴウgou
  • KUNいぬinu

Meaning

Mastiff, large fierce dog.

獒 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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