Japanese Kanji

so

rat · mouse · dark gray

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONso
  • ONショsho
  • KUNねずみnezumi
  • KUNねずnezu

Meaning

Rat, mouse, dark gray.

Stroke order for 鼠

鼠 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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