Japanese Kanji

nou

pouch · purse · bag

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONノウnou
  • ONドウdou
  • KUNふくろfukuro

Meaning

Pouch, purse, bag.

Stroke order for 嚢

嚢 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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