Japanese Kanji

shou

orangutan · dark red

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONセイsei
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNしょうじょうshiょujiょu

Meaning

Orangutan, dark red.

Stroke order for 猩

猩 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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