Japanese Kanji

sou

Extended kanji · 3 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONテツtetsu
  • KUNme
  • KUNめばえmebae

Meaning

Meaning not recorded in standard references.

屮 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 3 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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