Japanese Kanji

ou

small jar · jug

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • KUNほとぎhotogi
  • KUNはちhachi
  • KUNかめkame

Meaning

Small jar, jug.

Stroke order for 甌

甌 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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