Japanese Kanji

shou

restless · agitated

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュshu

Meaning

Restless, agitated.

彸 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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