Japanese Kanji

shou

be worn-out · emaciated · haggard

Extended kanji · 21 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNやつ.れるyatsu

Meaning

Be worn-out, emaciated, haggard.

顦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 21 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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