Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

鰨

chou

sole

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNかれいkarei

Meaning

Sole.

鰨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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