Japanese Kanji

nou

pus · fester · discharge

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONノウnou
  • ONドウdou
  • KUNう.むu
  • KUNうみumi

Meaning

Pus, fester, discharge.

Stroke order for 膿

膿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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