Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

唶

sha

sigh · groan · loud laughter

Extended kanji · 11 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • ONセキseki
  • ONシャクshaku
  • ONサクsaku
  • KUNな.くna

Meaning

Sigh, groan, loud laughter.

唶 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 11 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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