Japanese Kanji

jou

form · appearance · shape

Jinmeiyō variant · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou

Meaning

Form, appearance, shape, official.

狀 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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