Japanese Kanji

so

be resuscitated · revived · perilla

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONso
  • ONsu
  • KUNよみがえ.るyomigae

Meaning

Be resuscitated, revived, perilla, shiso.

Stroke order for 蘇

蘇 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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