Japanese Kanji

sou

to go round · to make a circuit · to make a revolution

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNめぐ.るmegu
  • KUNめぐ.らすmegu

Meaning

To go round, to make a circuit, to make a revolution, to turn round.

帀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 4 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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