Japanese Kanji

sou

put in the mouth · bite · chew

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONサンsan
  • KUNふく.むfuku
  • KUNか.むka

Meaning

Put in the mouth, bite, chew.

噆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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