Japanese Kanji

shou

crouch · cower

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNすく.むsuku
  • KUNおそ.れるoso
  • KUNつつし.むtsutsushi

Meaning

Crouch, cower.

Stroke order for 竦

竦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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