Japanese Kanji

sho

to soar · to fly up

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONショsho
  • KUNあ.がるa

Meaning

To soar, to fly up.

翥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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