Japanese Kanji

kou

used in place names

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • KUNあつ.いatsu
  • KUNあかaka

Meaning

Used in place names.

垕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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