Japanese Kanji

jou

many · offer · dedicate

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョウjou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNむ.すmu
  • KUNもろもろmoromoro

Meaning

Many, offer, dedicate, to steam.

Stroke order for 烝

烝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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