Japanese Kanji

juu

beast · animal · bestial

Jinmeiyō variant · 19 strokes

Readings

  • ONジュウjuu
  • KUNけものkemono
  • KUNけだものkedamono

Meaning

Beast, animal, bestial.

Stroke order for 獸

獸 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 19 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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