Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

煑

sha

cook

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • ONショsho
  • KUNにるniru
  • KUNにえるnieru

Meaning

Cook.

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

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