Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

槳

shou

oar · paddle

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNかじkaji

Meaning

Oar, paddle.

槳 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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