Japanese Kanji

ko

salt pit · leisure · pot

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • ONku
  • KUNあらしおarashio

Meaning

Salt pit, leisure, pot, drink.

盬 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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