Japanese Kanji

shuu

grasp with hand · pinch

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNあつ.めるatsu

Meaning

Grasp with hand, pinch.

揪 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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