Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

戕

shou

kill · slay · wound

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONサンsan
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNころ.すkoro

Meaning

Kill, slay, wound, injure, hurt.

戕 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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