Japanese Kanji

sha

sprinkle · wash · free and easy

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONシャsha
  • ONサイsai
  • ONsa
  • ONse
  • KUNそそ.ぐsoso

Meaning

Sprinkle, wash, free and easy.

Stroke order for 灑

灑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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