Japanese Kanji

sou

nest · dip up · scoop up

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNsu
  • KUNすく.うsuku
  • KUNた.えるta

Meaning

Nest, dip up, scoop up, come to an end.

Stroke order for 樔

樔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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