Japanese Kanji

sou

pair · set · comparison

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNたぐいtagui
  • KUNならぶnarabu
  • KUNふたつfutatsu

Meaning

Pair, set, comparison, counter for pairs.

Stroke order for 雙

雙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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