Japanese Kanji

sha

be photographed · copy · describe

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • KUNうつ.すutsu
  • KUNうつ.るutsu

Meaning

Be photographed, copy, describe.

Stroke order for 寫

寫 is a Extended kanji — 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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