Japanese Kanji

ku

type of harp

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONku
  • ONコウkou

Meaning

Type of harp.

Stroke order for 箜

箜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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