Japanese Kanji

shu

to restrain · to dam a stream and change its direction · mound

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュshu
  • ONショウshou
  • ONトウtou
  • ONzu
  • KUNふさ.ぐfusa

Meaning

To restrain, to dam a stream and change its direction, mound.

垔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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