Japanese Kanji

sho

hoe · eradicate · eliminate

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONショsho
  • ONso
  • KUNすきsuki

Meaning

Hoe, eradicate, eliminate.

鉏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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