Japanese Kanji

sou

to wound · to create · to make

Extended kanji · 4 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNつく.るtsuku
  • KUNはじ.めるhaji
  • KUNきず.つけるkizu

Meaning

To wound, to create, to make, to invent, to begin, double-edged sword.

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

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