Japanese Kanji

shou

choke by smoke · irritates nose

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNついば.むtsuiba
  • KUNむせ.るmuse
  • KUNつ.まるtsu

Meaning

Choke by smoke, irritates nose.

嗆 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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