Japanese Kanji

kou

sound of a bell · small bell

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNかねのねkanenone

Meaning

Sound of a bell, small bell.

鎤 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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