Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

灝

kou

vast · large · grand

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONカンkan
  • ONコンkon
  • KUNまめ.じるmame

Meaning

Vast, large, grand, expansive.

灝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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