Japanese Kanji

shou

recite · chant

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONジュju
  • ONzu
  • KUNとな.えるtona
  • KUNよ.むyo

Meaning

Recite, chant.

Stroke order for 誦

誦 is a Extended kanji — 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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