Japanese Kanji

shuu

panting of cow · grunting of ox

Extended kanji · 20 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONシュshu

Meaning

Panting of cow, grunting of ox.

犨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 20 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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