Japanese Kanji

kou

mixed up · confused · cooked

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONギョウgyou
  • KUNま.じるma

Meaning

Mixed up, confused, cooked.

殽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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