Japanese Kanji

ou

to wrap and bind · damp · book bag

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONヨウyou
  • ONユウyuu
  • KUNふくろfukuro

Meaning

To wrap and bind, damp, book bag.

裛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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