Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

莊

sou

broom

Jinmeiyō variant · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • ONチャンchan
  • KUNほうきhouki
  • KUNおごそ.かogoso

Meaning

Broom.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 莊

莊 is a Jinmeiyō variant — 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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