Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

阼

so

steps leading to the eastern door or throne

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONソso
  • ONサクsaku

Meaning

Steps leading to the eastern door or throne.

阼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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