Japanese Kanji

sou

window · pane

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONsu
  • KUNまどmado
  • KUNてんまどtenmado
  • KUNけむだしkemudashi

Meaning

Window, pane.

Stroke order for 窗

窗 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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