Japanese Kanji

sou

rice-steaming pot

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNこしきkoshiki

Meaning

Rice-steaming pot.

Stroke order for 甑

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

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