Japanese Kanji

you

leftovers · residue · remains

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNますmasu

Meaning

Leftovers, residue, remains.

賸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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