Japanese Kanji

shuu

strong · powerful

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNせま.るsema
  • KUNつよ.いtsuyo

Meaning

Strong, powerful.

Stroke order for 遒

遒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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