Japanese Kanji

sou

fierce-looking · ferocious

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou

Meaning

Fierce-looking, ferocious.

猙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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