Japanese Kanji

sou

the hearing · to listen · astute

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNさと.いsato
  • KUNみみざと.いmimizato

Meaning

The hearing, to listen, astute, clever, quick of apprehension.

聦 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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