Japanese Kanji

soku

Strontium (element)

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONソクsoku
  • KUNストロンチウムストロンチウム

Meaning

Strontium (element).

鎴 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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