Japanese Kanji

shuu

run · suddenly

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNにわかniwaka
  • KUNはせ.るhase

Meaning

Run, suddenly.

Stroke order for 驟

驟 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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