Japanese Kanji

koku

measure · ten to · unit of volume, about 180 liters

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONコクkoku
  • KUNto

Meaning

Measure, ten to, unit of volume, about 180 liters.

Stroke order for 斛

斛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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