Japanese Kanji

sou

night watch · rake

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNまも.るmamo
  • KUNたきぎtakigi
  • KUNう.つu

Meaning

Night watch, rake.

Stroke order for 掫

掫 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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