Japanese Kanji

sou

play with words · quip · talk nonsense

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュウshuu
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNもてあそ.ぶmoteaso

Meaning

Play with words, quip, talk nonsense.

謅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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