Japanese Kanji

sou

to separate the grain from the husk

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONソウsou
  • ONショウshou
  • KUNうすじくusujiku

Meaning

To separate the grain from the husk.

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

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