Japanese Kanji

kou

mate · copulate · good

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONku
  • KUNあ.うa
  • KUNみめよ.いmimeyo

Meaning

Mate, copulate, good.

姤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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