Japanese Kanji

shou

codfish

Extended kanji · 25 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNぎぎgigi

Meaning

Codfish.

鱨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 25 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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