Japanese Kanji

kou

state · give instructions

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNつ.ぐtsu

Meaning

State, give instructions.

Stroke order for 誥

誥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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