Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

甖

ou

pot · pitcher · small-mouthed earthenware pot

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONエイei
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNもたいmotai
  • KUNほとぎhotogi

Meaning

Pot, pitcher, small-mouthed earthenware pot.

甖 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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