Japanese Kanji

kou

moo of a cow · scream · to yell

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONウンun
  • ONインin
  • ONオンon
  • ONgu
  • KUNほえ.るhoe

Meaning

Moo of a cow, scream, to yell, dogs barking at each other.

呍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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