Japanese Kanji

shou

father in law · older brother in law · jealousy

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNしうとshiuto
  • KUNしうとめshiutome

Meaning

Father in law, older brother in law, jealousy.

嫜 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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