Japanese Kanji

shou

mischievous · one footed spirit that dwells in the mountains

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNすだまsudama

Meaning

Mischievous, one footed spirit that dwells in the mountains.

魈 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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