Japanese Kanji

saku

to pour

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONサクsaku
  • ONシャクshaku
  • KUNうるお.うuruo

Meaning

To pour.

汋 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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