Japanese Kanji

ou

the leg of a boot

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNかわぐつkawagutsu

Meaning

The leg of a boot.

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

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