Japanese Kanji

chuu

ill at ease · distressed

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONチュウchuu
  • ONチュchu
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNうれ.えるure

Meaning

Ill at ease, distressed.

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

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