Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

橐

taku

sack · bag opening at both ends

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONタクtaku
  • ONシャsha
  • KUNふくろfukuro
  • KUNふいごfuigo

Meaning

Sack, bag opening at both ends.

橐 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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