Japanese Kanji

shou

beautiful · handsome · woman

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNさといsatoi
  • KUNすこ.やかsuko
  • KUNはや.いhaya

Meaning

Beautiful, handsome, woman, fast, speedy.

倢 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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