Japanese Kanji

shou

gallon · quart

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNがろんgaron
  • KUNくおおとkuooto

Meaning

Gallon, quart.

呏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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