Japanese Kanji

shou

noon · midday · moment

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNまひるmahiru

Meaning

Noon, midday, moment, land measure.

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

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