Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

阬

kou

pit · hole · shaft

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNあなana

Meaning

Pit, hole, shaft.

阬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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