Japanese Kanji

saku

rough mat (reeds)

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONサクsaku
  • ONジャクjaku
  • ONセキseki
  • KUNsu

Meaning

Rough mat (reeds).

Stroke order for 簀

簀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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