Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

噍

shou

chew · eat · munch

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONシュshu
  • ONシャクshaku
  • ONザクzaku
  • KUNか.むka

Meaning

Chew, eat, munch.

噍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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