Japanese Kanji

sha

respectful reply of assent to superiors

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • ONニャnya
  • ONジャクjaku
  • ONニャクnyaku
  • ONダクdaku
  • KUNはいhai

Meaning

Respectful reply of assent to superiors.

喏 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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