Japanese Kanji

sou

presents · give to

Jinmeiyō variant · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONゾウzou
  • KUNおく.るoku

Meaning

Presents, give to.

贈 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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