Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

陼

sho

islet

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONショsho
  • ONトto
  • ONツtsu
  • ONズzu
  • KUNしまshima

Meaning

Islet.

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

Learn to read Japanese

Start with hiragana and katakana — the foundation of Japanese reading.

Hiragana Trainer →Katakana Trainer →