Japanese Kanji

shou

spindle · gather · collect

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONシュshu
  • KUNあつ.めるatsu
  • KUNさかずきsakazuki
  • KUNかねkane

Meaning

Spindle, gather, collect.

Stroke order for 鍾

鍾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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