Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

丄

jou

above

Extended kanji · 2 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNうえue
  • KUNうわ-uwa-
  • KUNかみkami

Meaning

Above.

丄 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 2 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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