Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

罌

ou

vase

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONオウou
  • ONエイei
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNもたいmotai
  • KUNほとぎhotogi
  • KUNかめkame

Meaning

Vase.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 罌

罌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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