Japanese Kanji

byou

argue · dispute · disturb

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONビョウbyou
  • ONミョウmyou
  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNさえず.るsaezu
  • KUNこえkoe

Meaning

Argue, dispute, disturb, annoy.

吵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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