Japanese Kanji

chou

minnow

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONジョウjou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNはやhaya

Meaning

Minnow.

鰷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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