Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

嬙

shou

lady

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONゾウzou
  • ONショクshoku
  • ONシキshiki
  • KUNそばめsobame

Meaning

Lady.

嬙 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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