Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

艘

shou

counter for small boats

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNふねfune

Meaning

Counter for small boats.

Stroke order

Stroke order for 艘

艘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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