Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

嘨

shou

roar · howl · scream

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONシツshitsu
  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNうそぶくusobuku
  • KUNもぐぶくmogubuku

Meaning

Roar, howl, scream, whistle.

嘨 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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