Japanese Kanji

sou

wash

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNあら.うara

Meaning

Wash.

Stroke order for 澡

澡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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