Japanese Kanji

shou

prize · reward · give award to

Extended kanji · 15 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 獎

獎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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