Japanese Kanji

juu

astringent · harsh · uneven

Jinmeiyō variant · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONジュウjuu
  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNしぶshibu
  • KUNしぶ.いshibu
  • KUNしぶ.るshibu

Meaning

Astringent, harsh, uneven, rough.

Stroke order for 澁

澁 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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