Japanese Kanji

shou

archer's thumb ring

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNゆがけyugake

Meaning

Archer's thumb ring.

韘 is a Extended 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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