Japanese Kanji

shou

pound · strike against · ram

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNつ.くtsu

Meaning

Pound, strike against, ram.

摏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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