Japanese Kanji

sou

rinse · wash · gargle

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONソクsoku
  • KUNすす.ぐsusu
  • KUNゆす.ぐyusu
  • KUNくちすす.ぐkuchisusu

Meaning

Rinse, wash, gargle.

Stroke order for 嗽

嗽 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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