Japanese Kanji

sou

rice dumplings steamed in bamboo leaves

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNちまきchimaki

Meaning

Rice dumplings steamed in bamboo leaves.

Stroke order for 粽

粽 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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