Japanese Kanji

kou

name of fief in Shandong bestowed on the eldest son of Wen Wang

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONコクkoku

Meaning

Name of fief in shandong bestowed on the eldest son of wen wang.

郜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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