Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

醬

shou

any jam-like or paste-like food

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNひしおhishio

Meaning

Any jam-like or paste-like food.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 醬

醬 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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