Japanese Kanji

kou

to shout · roar · terrify

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNさけ.ぶsake
  • KUNたぶら.かすtabura

Meaning

To shout, roar, terrify, swiftly.

譹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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