Japanese Kanji

shou

if · supposing · in event of

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONトウtou
  • KUNもしmoshi
  • KUNたちもとお.るtachimotoo

Meaning

If, supposing, in event of, dullness.

倘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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