Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

瓤

shou

flesh · core · pulp

Extended kanji · 23 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONニョウnyou
  • ONドウdou
  • ONノウnou
  • KUNうりわたuriwata

Meaning

Flesh, core, pulp, pith.

瓤 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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