Japanese Kanji

so

to spy · to watch for

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONso
  • ONショsho
  • ONキョkyo
  • ONシュshu
  • ONsu
  • KUNうかが.うukaga
  • KUNみ.るmi

Meaning

To spy, to watch for.

覰 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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