Japanese Kanji

sou

spear · lance · javelin

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNやりyari

Meaning

Spear, lance, javelin.

Stroke order for 鎗

鎗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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