Japanese Kanji

sou

chirping of birds

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNさわ.ぐsawa
  • KUNかしま.しいkashima
  • KUNすきsuki

Meaning

Chirping of birds.

喿 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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