Japanese Kanji

sou

harass · bother · annoy

Jinmeiyō variant · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNさわ.ぐsawa
  • KUNうれいurei
  • KUNさわが.しいsawaga

Meaning

Harass, bother, annoy, disturb, agitate, sad, grieved.

Stroke order for 騷

騷 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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