Japanese Kanji

sou

to dispute · fight · contend

Jinmeiyō variant · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • KUNあらそ.うaraso
  • KUNいか.でかika

Meaning

To dispute, fight, contend, strive.

Stroke order for 爭

爭 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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