Japanese Kanji

sou

the forehead · to kowtow

Extended kanji · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNひたいhitai

Meaning

The forehead, to kowtow.

顙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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