Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

嫈

shou

lady

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONオウou
  • ONギョウgyou
  • ONエイei
  • ONケイkei
  • KUNみめよ.いmimeyo
  • KUNみにく.いminiku

Meaning

Lady.

嫈 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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