Japanese Kanji

so

used in place names · (kokuji)

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONso
  • KUNしょうshiょu

Meaning

Used in place names, (kokuji).

Stroke order for 囎

囎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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