Japanese Kanji

ko

trousers · breeches leggings · drawers

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONko
  • ONku
  • KUNはかまhakama
  • KUNずぼんzubon

Meaning

Trousers, breeches leggings, drawers.

絝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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