Japanese Kanji

sou

rush · hurry · be flustered

Extended kanji · 5 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNいそが.しいisoga

Meaning

Rush, hurry, be flustered.

Stroke order for 匆

匆 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 5 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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