Japanese Kanji

sou

dress up

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNよそお.うyosoo

Meaning

Dress up.

Stroke order for 妝

妝 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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