Japanese Kanji

kou

small side gate

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNくぐりどkugurido

Meaning

Small side gate.

Stroke order for 閤

閤 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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