Japanese Kanji

kou

to descend · to come down from heaven · to send down

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONgo
  • KUNお.りるo
  • KUNお.ろすo

Meaning

To descend, to come down from heaven, to send down.

夅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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