Japanese Kanji

shou

erase · shut (door)

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNけ.すke
  • KUNと.けるto
  • KUNかわ.すkawa

Meaning

Erase, shut (door).

Stroke order for 銷

銷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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