Japanese Kanji

shou

to limp · walking · in motion

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • ONヨウyou
  • ONソウsou

Meaning

To limp, walking, in motion.

蹡 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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