Japanese Kanji

shu

to exceed · state in Shanxi province

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュshu
  • ONyu
  • ONヨウyou
  • KUNこ.えるko

Meaning

To exceed, state in shanxi province.

隃 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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