Japanese Kanji

shou

to praise

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNたた.えるtata
  • KUNとな.えるtona

Meaning

To praise.

穪 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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