Japanese Kanji

shou

continue · carry on · hand down

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNたす.けるtasu

Meaning

Continue, carry on, hand down, to join.

佋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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