Japanese Kanji

sou

oriole

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNまなづるmanazuru

Meaning

Oriole.

鶬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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