Japanese Kanji

shou

pine tree

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONフンfun
  • KUNまつmatsu
  • KUNそぎsogi

Meaning

Pine tree.

Stroke order for 枌

枌 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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