Japanese Kanji

so

revive · to rise again · collect

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONso
  • KUNかきあつ.めるkakiatsu

Meaning

Revive, to rise again, collect.

穌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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