Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

縐

shuu

crepe · crape · wrinkles

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONシュshu
  • ONスsu
  • ONシュクshuku
  • KUNちぢみchijimi

Meaning

Crepe, crape, wrinkles, creases.

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

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