Japanese Kanji

go

name of warring state · surname

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONgo
  • KUNく.れるku
  • KUNくれkure

Meaning

Name of warring state, surname.

吴 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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