Japanese Kanji

kou

to intimidate

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONka
  • ONte
  • KUNさけ.ぶsake

Meaning

To intimidate.

諕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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