Japanese Kanji

ou

to sob

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNなげ.くnage
  • KUNむせ.ぶmuse

Meaning

To sob.

唈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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