Japanese Kanji

shou

prize · reward · give award to

Jinmeiyō variant · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONソウsou
  • KUNすす.めるsusu

Meaning

Prize, reward, give award to.

Stroke order for 奬

奬 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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