Japanese Kanji

饟

shou

rations and pay for soldiers · dried rice

Extended kanji · 26 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNげge
  • KUNけke

Meaning

Rations and pay for soldiers, dried rice.

饟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 26 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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