Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

讋

shou

fear · envy · loquacious

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNおそ.れるoso

Meaning

Fear, envy, loquacious.

讋 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 23 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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