Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

怵

chutsu

fear · be afraid · shy

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONチュツchutsu
  • ONシュツshutsu
  • ONシュチshuchi
  • KUNおそ.れるoso

Meaning

Fear, be afraid, shy, timid.

怵 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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